11 July 2011 · Delegated
The Mount, South Cape, Laxey, Isle Of Man, IM4 7hx
Permission was granted for the erection of a car port attached to an existing detached garage at The Mount, South Cape, Laxey. The property is a detached Victorian dwelling situated at the junction of New Road and Telephone Exchange Road, with access from Telephone Exchange Road. The officer's assessment focused on three main issues: the impact on neighbouring properties, the effect on the surrounding area in general, and highway matters. All were considered acceptable. The decision was made on 11 July 2011 by the Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority, with two conditions attached to the approval.
The application was approved by a Senior Planning Officer under delegated authority. The key issues considered were the impact on neighbouring properties, the effect on the surrounding area, and highway matters, all of which were found to be acceptable.
Laxey and Lonan Area Plan Order 2005
In the interests of conserving the traditional character and appearance of the area the Department will adopt a flexible approach to the requirement for car parking
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
relevant planning policies
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
Where development is proposed outside of, but close to, the boundary of a Conservation Area, this will only be permitted where it will not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the Conservation Area.
Environment Policy 36: Where development is proposed outside of, but close to, the boundary of a Conservation Area, this will only be permitted where it will not detrimentally affect important views into and out of the Conservation Area. 7.31 Advertisements in Conservation Areas 7.31.1 Some advertisements found and proposed in Conservation Areas are inappropriate and do not reflect the special character and designation of the area. The design of advertisements should respect the physical appearance of the premises in order to integrate re adily with its surroundings. Traditional details, hanging signs and hand painted signage are most appropriate and will be encouraged.
Condition 1
The development hereby permitted shall commence before the expiration of four years from the date of this notice.
Condition 2
This approval relates to the erection of a car port attached to existing garage, as shown in the Location Plan, in addition to drawing number P/7038/4, date stamped 25 May 2011.
